Then cut 2 Tbsp butter into the flour mixture until it becomes fine particles.
Combine
⅓ c + 1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
Add that to the dry ingredients all at once and stir until the dough clings together.
In a dutch oven or large saucepan combine
2 Tbsp butter
1 ½ c brown sugar
1 ½ c water
⅛ tsp salt
Bring this to a boil, stirring constantly and then reduce heat to low. Drop dough by tablespoons into simmering sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.